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Inwood resident Sasha Young, left, has been distributing food to Five Towns residents in need at the Community Center in Lawrence since March.

Coronavirus pandemic spurs volunteerism at Five Towns Community Center

While Inwood resident Sasha Young has been recognized for her volunteerism in the Five Towns at Gammy’s Pantry, she considers the efforts that she and others have made throughout the coronavirus pandemic a team effort. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 7/8/20

The NYSPHSAA is awaiting guidance from the Board of Education and Gov. Andrew Cuomo before deciding when sports will be played.

Many scenarios in play for H.S. sports

While still awaiting guidance and direction from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York State’s Education Department on how schools could operate this fall, the state Public High School Athletic Association Covid-19 Task Force held two meetings in June to discuss multiple scenarios for sports. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 7/6/20

The 195 Broadway Campus could have a few more familiar faces this coming school year as the Lawrence districts looks to implement a grade reconfiguration plan.

Lawrence School District plans grade reconfiguration

In reaction to the manner in which school was physically shutdown in March and more than likely will begin in September with socially distancing protocols in place because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Lawrence School District is looking to implement a grade reconfiguration for the 2020-21 school year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/6/20

L.I. preps for Phase Four reopening Wednesday

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. As of press time Monday, however, Governor Cuomo said there was no word yet whether the … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

Friends Alice Cascardi, left, and Roberta Confino in the swimming pool at North Woodmere Park on July 3.

Five Towners dive in at North Woodmere Park pools

From the Olympic-sized pool to the trio of pools for children, lounging, playing and swimming were the activities that only Nassau County residents, many from the Five Towns, took part in at North Woodmere Park on July 3, the first day the six county pools were open for the summer and during the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/4/20

Brandeis eighth-graders celebrated their graduation from the Jewish Day School in Lawrence last month.

The Brandeis School in Lawrence celebrates graduation

Even during the coronavirus pandemic, The Brandeis School class of 2020 had the opportunity to celebrate together as the eighth-graders their diplomas and officially marked the end of their years at the Jewish Day School in Lawrence. more

7/3/20

Honor speaker Kimberly Palacios spoke during Lawrence High School’s virtual graduation.

Resilient students graduate Lawrence High School

It was not your traditional high school graduation as this is not the customary graduation season. However, on Monday, the regularly scheduled day for Lawrence High School’s commencement, there … more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/30/20

All six graduation ceremonies at Hewlett High School had students sitting at least six feet apart from each other.

Hewlett High School holds socially distanced graduation ceremonies

Instead of a full football field being occupied with students and bleachers filled with family members for one big ceremony, the Hewlett High School class of 2020 received their diplomas in six … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/30/20

The Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence will hold a socially distanced middle school summer learning program beginning July 6.

Middle school summer learning in Lawrence

After Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a June 2 news conference that summer day camps across the state could open June 29, the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence announced that they would be holding a socially distanced middle school summer learning program for children in grades six to eight. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/29/20

New York’s Office of People With Developmental Disabilities is paring the reimbursement rate for group home operators to meet state mandated 2 percent budget cut.

New York’s OPWDD slicing off $60 million from its budget

As all New York state departments were mandated to cut their budgets by at least 2 percent because of the revenue loss endured during the coronavirus pandemic, the Office of People With Developmental Disabilities is slicing $178 million from the rates that group homes charge for resident occupancy. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/29/20

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